Oshkosh Area United Way Inc
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc is a public charity based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It raises and allocates funds for human services and supports programs addressing youth-focused education, mental health, and financial stability in Oshkosh and surrounding communities.
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc at a glance
In short: Oshkosh Area United Way Inc gave $980K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Wisconsin. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $979,663
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,602
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,978,206
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oshkosh Area United Way Inc
- Review Cycle
- The listed June 30, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The listed June 30, 2026 deadline is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 235-8560
Website: https://oshkoshunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Oshkosh Area United Way Inc
Who Oshkosh Area United Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh ($88K). Together the top 10 received $607K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 117 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Oshkosh and describes its Community Investment Grant service area as Southern Winnebago County. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Oshkosh Area United Way Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $735K (2019) to $980K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $980K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | Back to School Fair | $87,500 |
| Advocap Fond Du Lac, WI | Bridges, Skills Enha | $80,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Oshkosh, WI | Emergency Shelter, E | $70,000 |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin Inc Oshkosh, WI | Eviction and Homeles | $70,000 |
| Reach Counseling Neenah, WI | Advocacy, Counseling | $57,000 |
| Day by Day Warming Shelter Oshkosh, WI | Resource Coordinatio | $55,000 |
| Solutions Recovery Inc Oshkosh, WI | Solutions Sober Livi | $55,000 |
| Oshkosh Area School District Oshkosh, WI | Esol, Rise up | $50,000 |
| Winnebago County Human Services Oshkosh, WI | Help Collaborative | $44,712 |
| Covey Oshkosh, WI | Community Engagement | $37,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,978,206 | $1,432,211 | $1,788,264 | $979,663 | 31 | $60,482 |
| 2023 | $4,091,954 | $1,641,910 | $1,613,341 | $857,000 | 26 | $70,411 |
| 2022 | $3,815,329 | $1,522,910 | $1,518,012 | $867,500 | 21 | $36,400 |
| 2021 | $4,122,788 | $1,918,826 | $1,600,602 | $922,537 | 18 | $139,929 |
| 2020 | $3,542,763 | $1,803,309 | $1,441,856 | $797,094 | 21 | $36,283 |
| 2019 | $2,974,911 | $1,629,900 | $1,396,988 | $734,554 | 18 | $-12,982 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “raising and allocating funds to assist member agencies in meeting human services needs in order to improve the quality of life in the community.” Its filing also describes agency allocations and support for human-service planning as program activities.
Its three stated focus areas are youth-focused education, mental health, and financial stability. Examples of investment areas include early development, language and literacy, counseling, recovery services, food security, emergency shelter, legal aid, and reducing barriers to employment.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh says its mission is to improve the lives of children and families. Christine Ann Domestic Abuse says it works to empower individuals and families through education, safety, and support and to reduce domestic abuse and dating violence. Reach Counseling says it improves access to mental health services through prevention, response, and treatment. Day by Day Shelter says it provides temporary shelter and individualized services to support self-sufficiency. Winnebago Area Literacy says it works to eliminate literacy barriers through learner-centered programs, advocacy, and career development support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 31 grants totaling $979,663. Grant amounts ranged from $6,900 to $87,500, with a median of $25,000. Its largest reported awards included $87,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh for the Back to School Fair; $80,000 to ADVOCAP; $70,000 each to Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services and Legal Action of Wisconsin; $57,000 to Reach Counseling; and $55,000 each to Day by Day Warming Shelter and Solutions Recovery.
The organization’s grant application information describes an annual competitive process. Its website says a trained volunteer committee reviews applications, while program information also describes volunteer committees that review and interview applicants. Eligibility criteria include serving local residents, offering programming in at least one of the three focus areas, measuring and tracking client outcomes, maintaining records on the use of funds, and meeting stated nonprofit or tax-exempt requirements. The application information also requires nondiscrimination and compliance with anti-terrorist funding rules. The 2025 application cycle described on the website has passed. Separately, program information lists a June 30, 2026 deadline, which has also passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beth Oswald as executive director, Bryan Brandt as vice chair, E. Alan Hartman as past chair, and Nathan Kastein as treasurer. It also lists Matt Bray, Shane Carter, Kelly Chartre, Mark Cyrulik, Paulette Feld, and Clint Herrick as board members.
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc is led by Dave Kersztyn, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Kersztyn
Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Oswald
Executive Di
Executive Director Start → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Bryan Brandt
Vice Chair
Board Member → Incoming Vice, 2022
Incoming Vice → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cyrulik
Board Member
Board Member → Chair Board, 2023
Chair Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Kastein
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Feld
Board Member
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kriz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Houa Xiong
Board Member
Board Member → Vc Allocatio, 2022
Vc Allocatio → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Alan Hartman
Past Chair
Board Member → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justine Murphy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Herrick
Board Member
Board Memebe → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Richter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trisha Rathermel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaleb Schinschki
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Chartre
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Ethan Haas (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Sitter (2019–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Annie Elmer (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until dec
- Former: Jennifer Skolaski (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Ann L. Dilling (2019–2022) — Executive Director Throu
- Former: Tina Schmiedel (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Stanley (2020–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until dec
- Former: Chuck Basting Unil Oct (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Hartman (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chuck Basting (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Walkowski (2019–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Until December 2021
- Former: Michael Rust (2019–2021) — Board Chair · Filing note: Until December 2021
- Former: Will Wyman (2019–2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Until January 2021
- Former: Jennifer Derks (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jonelle Simon (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karlene Grabner (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Williams (2019) — Past Chair
- Former: Joann Cross (2019) — Vice Chair Audit & Finance
- Former: Ken Arneson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mandy Potts (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Stanley (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Beth Oswald (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Oshkosh Area United Way Inc
How much does Oshkosh Area United Way Inc give each year?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc gave $980K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $857K across 26 grants.
What is Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's typical grant size?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,602, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oshkosh Area United Way Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Oshkosh Area United Way Inc give grants?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oshkosh, WI (18 grants), Appleton, WI (5 grants) and Menasha, WI (5 grants).
Does Oshkosh Area United Way Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's largest grantees?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh ($87,500), Advocap ($80,000) and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oshkosh Area United Way Inc?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Oshkosh Area United Way Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “raising and allocating funds to assist member agencies in meeting human services needs in order to improve the quality of life in the community.” Its filing also describes agency allocations and support for human-service planning as program activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oshkosh Area United Way Inc?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oshkoshunitedway.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's EIN?
Oshkosh Area United Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1017908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Oshkosh Area United Way Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oshkosh-area-united-way-inc-morg_fa45c594a18a49ce8052e1fae80711f6
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